Ctrl vs PhaseMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ctrl
This utility app lets you manage and customize your connected devices. It allows users to add their products and tailor them to specific needs, enhancing functionality and user experience.
- Add Ctrl products
- Customize device settings
- Tailor to user needs
- Enhance functionality
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The Ctrl app allows you to add your Ctrl products and make them perfect for your needs.
PhaseMate
This app serves as a digital game master for Phase 10, eliminating the need for pen and paper. It efficiently tracks scores, rounds, and phases, offering clear rules and statistics for an enhanced gameplay experience. Enjoy offline play and a distraction-free environment.
- Digital scorekeeping for Phase 10
- Automatic phase and winner calculation
- Game history and statistics
- Offline functionality
- Clear phase rules and explanations
- Supports 2-6 players
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PhaseMate – your digital game master for Phase 10 PhaseMate is the smart iOS app that lets you play Phase 10 without pen and paper. Keep track of points, rounds and phases – fast, clear and stress-free. Features: – Start new games with 2–6 players, resume anytime, view game history – Enter points per round, automatic phase tracking, winner calculation – Save favorite players, auto-complete names – All 10 phases with clear rules and visual explanations – Statistics for phase difficulty and personal records – Modern, intuitive interface, optimized for iOS 18 – Works offline – all data stored locally Benefits: – No paperwork, no mental math – Clear game progress for all players – No ads, no distractions – Supports German & English with auto language detection Who is it for? Perfect for Phase 10 fans, families, game nights and anyone who values fairness, clarity and comfort. Download PhaseMate now and make your game night more relaxed!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhaseMate at 100% against Ctrl's 23%. Ctrl's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Ctrl is free to download; PhaseMate costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ctrl ships an update every 11 days, PhaseMate every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ctrl | PhaseMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Greenmission AS | Sascha Musick |
Customer experience
Ctrl
PhaseMate
In-app purchases
Ctrl
No in-app purchases
PhaseMate
No in-app purchases
